Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement Removing the CD/DVD drive

Written By: Doug Howe

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Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

INTRODUCTION This guide will demonstrate removing the computer's CD/DVD drive.

TOOLS: Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)

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Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Step 1 — Case 

Place the case on its side.

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Locate and remove the two 13.1 mm thumbscrews.

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Slide the side panel towards the back and remove.

Step 2

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Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Step 3 — CD/DVD Drive 

Locate the CD/DVD drive in the upper-front corner of the case.

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Locate and remove the two cables attached to the CD/DVD drive.

Step 4

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Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Step 5 

Locate and remove the two Phillips #0 7.8 mm screws.

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Locate the three plastic tabs connecting the computer's faceplate to the case.

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Gently lift the three tabs to pull off the faceplate.

Step 6

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Dell Inspiron 530 CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Step 7 

Pull the faceplate forward and out.

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Completely remove the faceplate.

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Remove the CD/DVD drive by pulling it forward towards the front.

Step 8

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-23 10:55:22 AM.

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